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PJ11 YBU

2011 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,183 mi
Last recorded9,183 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 YBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 9,183 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 9,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded LEADING TO REAR BRAKE DRUM (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded LEADING TO REAR BRAKE DRUM (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 8,327 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 8,327 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Central Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in shoulder and is flat

Pass 8 Jun 2016 7,260 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 7,260 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Engine seriously over full with oil

Pass 22 Jun 2015 6,088 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 6,088 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 4,924 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 4,924 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?

Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,909
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
84,341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,718
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,073
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,495
brake binding 15,456
Stop lamp not working 14,627
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PJ11 YBU is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2011 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 44,021 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Alto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33,718 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ11 YBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Alto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 15 years old, this Suzuki Alto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ11 YBU is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 July 2011.

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